VR (Like Apple's Vision Pro) Will Revolutionize Sports "Viewing"

[RandV]

It doesn't. We have done the research. We are constantly surrounded by wifi signals whether or not we have VR headsets on.



You can get a VR headset for $300. You can actually get VR experiences cheaper than that, too. It isn't really that expensive anymore. It's 2023. It is no longer as niche as it was in 2005. Just because you haven't kept up with VR tech doesn't mean it hasn't gotten better. There are tons of games, Youtube has an entire VR app. You can watch some TV shows filmed in VR. Etc

This topic is full of folks who still think it's 2007. I certainly understand not wanting to wear a headset though.

Yes you can pretty much get some cardboard, stick your smart phone in it, and have working VR.

 

[Future GOAT]

It doesn't. We have done the research. We are constantly surrounded by wifi signals whether or not we have VR headsets on.

Really? There is long term research over a period of years where people had a wifi module strapped directly to their head for several hours a day?

I'd certainly like to see the research detailing this specific thing. Would be an interesting read.

 

[Soundwave]

Really? There is long term research over a period of years where people had a wifi module strapped directly to their head for several hours a day?

I'd certainly like to see the research detailing this specific thing. Would be an interesting read.

I mean who knows, but it's not like today people don't have a "WiFi module" sitting next to their genitals for hours on end all day (when you put your phone in your pocket), and then you also have the proliferation of Bluetooth wireless headphones that people have in their ear for hours and hours in some cases per day too.

 

[PK]

It's literally like wearing shoes, you don't notice with a good set.

Not wearing shoes while on a sofa > Wearing shoes while on a sofa.

 

[CatOTails]

There are few issues I've come across with VR. Cannot say I had a huge experience though, had a PS VR and Quest 2.
PS VR is.. well, it's a toy or technology demonstrator, but I couldn't say it's something you could use or play with on daily basis. Could barely use it for 30 minutes playing resident evil. Had only a couple of sessions, but that was enough for me. Anything over 30 mins (maybe even less) was a pure torture: eyes were getting tired, got vertigo and overall discomfort. It's a nice thing to have at a party for short sessions and I guess that's it. Unless you enjoy studying pixels.
Quest 2 is better but overall is not a huge step forward. Resolution is nowhere near it should be. From gamer's perspective it could work for racing, truck driving, other simulators like flight, sub etc, Genres I don't particularly enjoy so that's more of an assumption. Few people have already mentioned to use VR for a longer period you must put yourself in "natural" position to reduce vertigo and overall sh1tty feeling. This I can confirm.
You can watch an hour-long episode of a TV show, youtube clips. Dunno about full movie, I wouldn't do it.

And remember, to consume quality VR content you'll need a quality VR playback device, very good internet connection, and your "service" provider must ensure you're getting crispy clean picture. Doubt many people would love spending 3,5-4 grand to watch 720/1080p grainy video for the extra fee.

 

[McVespa99]

Name 100 of them.

Elon Musk and Mark Zuck for 2

 

[Devilsfan992]

What do you guys think? The actual hands on for the Apple VR/AR Vision Pro headset are all over the place.

One of the demos Apple showed to people that got rave reviews was a segment where people were put courtside at an NBA game and there was another sequence where people were actually put onto the field of a baseball game (so you can't even pay for that kind of view in any other way). There was a third non-sports demo where users were able to experience Alicia Keys singing (so like a concert) except it feels like you are literally standing right beside her.

I think this could become like a third product category for sports in between going to a live event and the only other option being to watch on a flat 2D television/monitor display.

I'd honestly not have much of a problem paying a few bucks per game, especially if you had the ability to change views/seating positions on the fly and even get like "on ice" camera views.

Sure VR/AR headsets today are a bit clunky, and Apple's is especially expensive on top of that, but it's not really hard to imagine these things becoming lighter and thinner with time and cheaper too ... like a lot of tech.

100% agree and believe it will happen. And this was before the latest advancements in the past few years.

Watching live will always be a better experience. Even watching with friends or at a bar. But what about those weekdays where your only option is your television? It would be extremely exciting to be able to watch the game from your couch, virtually experience as if you were at the game yourself. Perhaps even be able to celebrate with others virtually.

This technology isn't replacing what we currently have. It's providing alternative options.